Now that the civil authorities have rendered their punishment, it is time for the Church to do the same. Lahey must now be punished for his crimes against canon law as well. Hard to see how this will be difficult for the Vatican to know which way to act. Let's just review the salient points: 1. convicted of possessing and importing child porn 2. admits to being in a gay relationship for the past 10 years 3. admits to having had multiple gay one night stands 4. had sex toys in his luggage when returning from a country noted for child sex trade 5. admits to a predilection for images that combine bondage and religious symbols If he were just a priest, he'd be gone so fast he wouldn't know what hit him. It should not be any different for Lahey. He must be removed for every and any ministry. The only question to be settled is does he get kicked out completely or will the Pope sentence him to a monastery for an enforced life of silence and separation from the ...